Modern Garden Decor: Garden Fountains and their Roots

From the onset, outdoor fountains were simply meant to serve as functional elements. Residents of urban areas, townships and small towns utilized them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains had to be linked to nearby aqueduct or spring. Up to the late nineteenth century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and more elevated than the fountain so that gravity could make the water flow downwards or jet high into the air. Artists thought of fountains as amazing additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to supply clean water and honor the designer responsible for building it. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. To illustrate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages added fountains to their designs. The fountains found in the Gardens of Versailles were supposed to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. To mark the entryway of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the construction of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts entered the city of Rome

Since indoor plumbing became the norm of the day for fresh, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely decorative. The introduction of unique water effects and the recycling of water were 2 things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

Decorating city parks, honoring people or events and entertaining, are some of the functions of modern-day fountains.

The Many Styles of Wall Water Fountains

Stand-alone wall fountains, commonly known as floor fountains, are considerably big and feature a basin on the ground.

A stand-alone water feature can either be integrated onto a wall already in existence or built into a wall under construction. A cohesive look can be realized with this type of water feature because it seems to become part of the landscape rather than an added element.

The Benefits of Photovoltaic Garden Fountains

Beyond its visible charm, interior wall fountains can also help to keep your house at a cool temperature. An alternative to air conditioners and swamp coolers, they cool off your home by employing the same techniques. You can lower your power bill since they consume less energy.

One way to generate a cooling effect is to fan clean, dry air across them. You can either take advantage of air from a corner of your home or turn on your ceiling fan to better the circulation in the room It is very important that the surface of the water have air continually blowing across it. Cool, fresh air is one of the natural benefits of fountains and waterfalls. The sudden chill we feel is typical when we come near a big municipal fountain or a waterfall. Your fountain cooling system should not be placed in a spot which is particularly hot. Direct sunlight, for example, reduces the efficiency of your fountain to produce cool air.

The Advantages of Having an Indoor Wall Water Feature in your Home or Work Place

Your wall feature guarantees you a relaxing evening after a long day’s work and help create a tranquil spot where can enjoy watching your favorite sporting event. All those close to an indoor fountain will benefit from it because its sounds emit negative ions, remove dust and pollen from the air, and also lend to a soothing environment.